No. The Government of the Northwest Territories identifies for the other parties to the agreement that there are retained revenues available and begins discussions on how they are to be allocated. The other parties are the Indigenous governments that have signed on to devolution, and they see this as Indigenous government money.
Bob McLeod on Question 539-18(3): Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement Payment
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 539-18(3): Intergovernmental Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement Payment
Oral Questions
February 11th, 2019
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